Apply now!

Mayer Brown FAQs

Get all your questions about Mayer Brown answered in this FAQ section.

Where should I take the SQE?

Mayer Brown require their trainees to complete the LLM SQE1&2, and study towards the SQE, at BPP Law School in London.

What benefits does the firm offer?

Mayer Brown offers a variety of different benefits, such as 25 days of annual leave, an on-site GP and life insurance.

Does it matter what university I attended?

No, the firm operate a CV-blind policy to avoid any unconscious bias from interviewers.

Who is eligible for a vacation scheme?

Vacation schemes are open to penultimate-year and final-year law students, final-year non-law undergraduates, and graduates. 

When do applications open and close?

Applications for training contracts and vacation schemes open on 1 September 2025. 

The deadline for vacation scheme applications is 16 December 2025, with training contract applications closing on 31 March 2026. All opportunities are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply now!

Apply now!

• Hub home
• Jobs
• Applications
• FAQs
• People
• Diversity
• SUSTAINABILITY